How to Make Traditional White Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread filling the kitchen, and a loaf of traditional white bread is a staple in many households. This simple yet delicious recipe has been passed down from generation to generation, and it's a classic that never goes out of style. Whether you're making sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying a slice with some butter, this traditional white bread is a must-have in any baker's repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 6 ½ cups bread flour
  • 3 tablespoons lard, softened
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 9x5-inch loaves

  • Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Stir in 2 cups flour, lard, and salt. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. When the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl, then place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Lightly grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  • Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into the prepared pans, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place bread in the preheated oven and lower the temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    167 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 351mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 53mg